AC
It's perhaps pedantic, but I just don't like her over-the-top style of presentation. She's a lot different to the more understated Mishal Husain, who is more relaxed, but interviews very well.
^^^ Just because of a face or body positions she makes while presenting?
It's perhaps pedantic, but I just don't like her over-the-top style of presentation. She's a lot different to the more understated Mishal Husain, who is more relaxed, but interviews very well.
AC
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses. Kate has, unfairly, been thrown into the limelight far too quickly, with seemingly little talent or substance. She is very like Natasha Kaplinsky in many respects. She is definitely on the 'bad' end of the scale in terms of news presenters.
I love Mishal but don't think her presenting style is perfect either, sometimes it feels like she's going to fall asleep while talking.
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses. Kate has, unfairly, been thrown into the limelight far too quickly, with seemingly little talent or substance. She is very like Natasha Kaplinsky in many respects. She is definitely on the 'bad' end of the scale in terms of news presenters.
IT
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses. Kate has, unfairly, been thrown into the limelight far too quickly, with seemingly little talent or substance. She is very like Natasha Kaplinsky in many respects. She is definitely on the 'bad' end of the scale in terms of news presenters.
I have to agree with regards to Mishal. She's had a very long journey to get where she is today. I can remember her 11 years ago being the New York face of World Business Report. She then replaced Philip Hayton on BBC World in 2001 before moving to be the Washington presenter of the joint newscast in 2002 (alongside Adrian Finighan in London); she was effectively Matt Frei's forerunner. Not only does she have that wide-ranging presenting experience, she's also equally at ease grilling interviewees or presenting on location and has put together various documentaries over the years, too. In my opinion, she's earned her position at the BBC. I can't think of another person who's done as much as Mishal has.
itsrobert
Founding member
I love Mishal but don't think her presenting style is perfect either, sometimes it feels like she's going to fall asleep while talking.
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses. Kate has, unfairly, been thrown into the limelight far too quickly, with seemingly little talent or substance. She is very like Natasha Kaplinsky in many respects. She is definitely on the 'bad' end of the scale in terms of news presenters.
I have to agree with regards to Mishal. She's had a very long journey to get where she is today. I can remember her 11 years ago being the New York face of World Business Report. She then replaced Philip Hayton on BBC World in 2001 before moving to be the Washington presenter of the joint newscast in 2002 (alongside Adrian Finighan in London); she was effectively Matt Frei's forerunner. Not only does she have that wide-ranging presenting experience, she's also equally at ease grilling interviewees or presenting on location and has put together various documentaries over the years, too. In my opinion, she's earned her position at the BBC. I can't think of another person who's done as much as Mishal has.
NE
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses. Kate has, unfairly, been thrown into the limelight far too quickly, with seemingly little talent or substance. She is very like Natasha Kaplinsky in many respects. She is definitely on the 'bad' end of the scale in terms of news presenters.
I have to agree with regards to Mishal. She's had a very long journey to get where she is today. I can remember her 11 years ago being the New York face of World Business Report. She then replaced Philip Hayton on BBC World in 2001 before moving to be the Washington presenter of the joint newscast in 2002 (alongside Adrian Finighan in London); she was effectively Matt Frei's forerunner. Not only does she have that wide-ranging presenting experience, she's also equally at ease grilling interviewees or presenting on location and has put together various documentaries over the years, too. In my opinion, she's earned her position at the BBC. I can't think of another person who's done as much as Mishal has.
Well said Rob - couldn't agree more!
I love Mishal but don't think her presenting style is perfect either, sometimes it feels like she's going to fall asleep while talking.
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses. Kate has, unfairly, been thrown into the limelight far too quickly, with seemingly little talent or substance. She is very like Natasha Kaplinsky in many respects. She is definitely on the 'bad' end of the scale in terms of news presenters.
I have to agree with regards to Mishal. She's had a very long journey to get where she is today. I can remember her 11 years ago being the New York face of World Business Report. She then replaced Philip Hayton on BBC World in 2001 before moving to be the Washington presenter of the joint newscast in 2002 (alongside Adrian Finighan in London); she was effectively Matt Frei's forerunner. Not only does she have that wide-ranging presenting experience, she's also equally at ease grilling interviewees or presenting on location and has put together various documentaries over the years, too. In my opinion, she's earned her position at the BBC. I can't think of another person who's done as much as Mishal has.
Well said Rob - couldn't agree more!
AC
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses. Kate has, unfairly, been thrown into the limelight far too quickly, with seemingly little talent or substance. She is very like Natasha Kaplinsky in many respects. She is definitely on the 'bad' end of the scale in terms of news presenters.
I have to agree with regards to Mishal. She's had a very long journey to get where she is today. I can remember her 11 years ago being the New York face of World Business Report. She then replaced Philip Hayton on BBC World in 2001 before moving to be the Washington presenter of the joint newscast in 2002 (alongside Adrian Finighan in London); she was effectively Matt Frei's forerunner. Not only does she have that wide-ranging presenting experience, she's also equally at ease grilling interviewees or presenting on location and has put together various documentaries over the years, too. In my opinion, she's earned her position at the BBC. I can't think of another person who's done as much as Mishal has.
Thanks for adding to my argument. As you've clearly shown, Mishal thoroughly deserves the opportunities she has at the BBC. Maybe a full-time Newsnight presenter of the future?
I love Mishal but don't think her presenting style is perfect either, sometimes it feels like she's going to fall asleep while talking.
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses. Kate has, unfairly, been thrown into the limelight far too quickly, with seemingly little talent or substance. She is very like Natasha Kaplinsky in many respects. She is definitely on the 'bad' end of the scale in terms of news presenters.
I have to agree with regards to Mishal. She's had a very long journey to get where she is today. I can remember her 11 years ago being the New York face of World Business Report. She then replaced Philip Hayton on BBC World in 2001 before moving to be the Washington presenter of the joint newscast in 2002 (alongside Adrian Finighan in London); she was effectively Matt Frei's forerunner. Not only does she have that wide-ranging presenting experience, she's also equally at ease grilling interviewees or presenting on location and has put together various documentaries over the years, too. In my opinion, she's earned her position at the BBC. I can't think of another person who's done as much as Mishal has.
Thanks for adding to my argument. As you've clearly shown, Mishal thoroughly deserves the opportunities she has at the BBC. Maybe a full-time Newsnight presenter of the future?
BP
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses.
I think the fact she's absolutely gorgeous didn't do her any harm either.
I love Mishal but don't think her presenting style is perfect either, sometimes it feels like she's going to fall asleep while talking.
Mishal has actually made herself though through talent, by working up from a producer to being a Newsnight presenter, clearly impressing BBC bosses.
I think the fact she's absolutely gorgeous didn't do her any harm either.
MA
Some people here seem to give the impression that Kate Silverton is some over exposed, over used BBC personality whilst other's have unfairly been left by the way side. Whilst not the best, she certainly isn't the worst or even awful in what she does and ultimately she stands in for the odd national, Breakfast and GMT. She hasn't got a gig to call her own, even on the news channel so to compare her with Natasha is perhaps a little unfair.
Like it or not though, she is warm and seems to have a nice personality and that counts for a lot with Joe Public like myself.
Like it or not though, she is warm and seems to have a nice personality and that counts for a lot with Joe Public like myself.
AN
I agree.
I think Kate is a great presenter - warm, and comes across as genuinely happy to be doing the job she is doing.
I think Kate is a great presenter - warm, and comes across as genuinely happy to be doing the job she is doing.
GE
thegeek
Founding member
I'm rather enjoying Breakfast with Simon and Kate this morning - and I suspect they are too. Simon in particular seems to be making the most of the earlier slot and the bank holiday* to be even cheekier than usual.
* "in some parts of the UK", as the weather presenters keep pointing out - presumably to deflect complaints from Scotland.
* "in some parts of the UK", as the weather presenters keep pointing out - presumably to deflect complaints from Scotland.